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argil

intermediateB2

/ˈɑːrdʒɪl/ · ar-gil

A fine-grained natural rock or soil material that can be shaped when wet and hardens when dried.

Meanings

nounformal

A fine-grained natural rock or soil material that can be shaped when wet and hardens when dried.

ایک باریک گرین والی قدرتی چٹان یا مٹی کا مواد جو گیلا ہونے پر شکل اختیار کر سکتی ہے اور خشک ہونے پر سخت ہو جاتی ہے۔

مٹی

mitti

Synonyms

claysoilearthکیچڑزمینمٹی

Antonyms

rockhard surfaceچٹانسخت سطح

Common Collocations

  • clay piece
  • wet clay
  • fine argil

Example Sentences

The artist skillfully molded the argil into a beautiful sculpture.

فنکار نے ماہر ہاتھوں سے مٹی کو ایک خوبصورت مجسمہ میں شکل دی۔

Fankar ne maahir haathon se mitti ko aik khoobsurat mujasma mein shakal di.

Argil is essential for making pottery.

مٹی برتن سازی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Mitti bartansazi ke liye zaroori hai.

In ancient times, argil was used to create bricks.

قدیم زمانے میں، مٹی کو اینٹیں بنانے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا تھا۔

Qadeem zamane mein, mitti ko eentain bananay ke liye istemal kiya jata tha.

Easily Confused With

clay:Clay is a broader term that encompasses various types of plastic earth materials, while argil specifically refers to fine clay.

Word Family

argillaceous
adjectiveمٹی دار
argillite
nounمٹی کا پتھر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'argil' as 'argyle' in pottery form.

Imagine a potter shaping wet clay on a wheel.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "argilla" — clay

First known use: 15th century

The term 'argil' has its roots in Latin, where 'argilla' referred to clay, widely used in pottery and sculpture.